Job Description
Accounting Job Description:
Position Title: Accountant Legal Entity
Job Location: Bangalore, KA-India
Job Duties:
• Financial Reporting
• Preparation of Financial Statements and audit schedules needed for the Legal Entity to comply with regulatory requirements of the Local GAAP and other compliance obligations.
• Analysis of financial results to arrive at meaningful conclusions
• Understand and perform Audit adjustments based on GAAP differences and significance of the transactions
• Reconciliation of local GAAP & US GAAP accounting profits.
• Support filing of statutory reports with assistance from legal teams
• Project Management
• Coordination with statutory auditors for ensuring timely provision of information
• Coordinate with other functional groups to compile and review all financial information required for Financial Statements and audit validations
• Resolving audit questions and managing discussions with audit supervisors and guide other legal entity team members with respect to preparation and presentation of financials.
• Support Other Local Compliances
• The Incumbent will work with Tax groups (both Direct and Indirect) to assist them with specific requests on data / information feed that involve statutory reports to meet with tax compliances (Assessments/ Audits/ Transfer Pricing, etc).
• Advisor to the business on matters concerning local statutory requirements
• Business & Regulatory Acumen
• Keep self abreast of the changes in regulations that have an impact on the statutory reporting
• Continue to work closely with the business / operations teams to understand the business model and changes
Desired Profile (Education/Experience)
• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 0-2 years of experience/ Semi qualified with 4-6 years of experience in managing statutory audits
• Experience in accounting in US GAAP & IFRS (or FRS of any country in Asia) is required
• Experience in SAP or other ERP is preferred
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Compliances relating to Taxes / Secretarial / trade /Currency will be an advantage but not mandatory
• Strong Communication and inter-personal skills required
Other Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of general accounting practices, Passion for Financial Reporting, Ability to learn and adapt quickly and a strong positive attitude.
• Maintaining stable performance under demanding business needs and
support to the Business to the urgency.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant Legal Entity position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Bengaluru offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
